MEAL PATTERN FOR INFANTS

BREAKFAST
Breast milk or formula
Iron fortified infant formula

birth through 3 months

4 - 6 fluid oz. breast milk or iron fortified infant formula

4 through 7 months
4 - 8 fluid oz. breast milk or iron fortified infant formula 0 3 Tbsp.
(optional)

8 through 11 months
6 - 8 fluid oz. breast milk or iron fortified infant formula 2 4 Tbsp.

Infant cereal
Iron fortified, dry, plain, infant cereal

Fruit and/or vegetable

Plain fruit and/or vegetable only

1 4 Tbsp.

SNACK
Breast milk or formula
Iron fortified infant formula

4 - 6 fluid oz. breast milk or iron fortified infant formula

4 - 6 fluid oz. breast milk or iron fortified infant formula

Bread or bread alternate

Made from whole-grain or enriched meal or flour

2 - 4 fluid oz. breast milk or iron fortified infant formula, or full strength (100% fruit juice) 0 slice bread or 1 2 crackers
(optional)

LUNCH OR SUPPER
Breast milk or formula
Iron fortified infant formula

4 - 6 fluid oz. breast milk or iron fortified infant formula

4 - 8 fluid oz. breast milk or iron fortified infant formula

6 - 8 fluid oz. breast milk or iron fortified infant formula

Infant Cereal
Iron fortified, dry, plain infant cereal

0 3 Tbsp.
(optional)

2 4 Tbsp. AND/OR 1 4 Tbsp.

Meat or meat alternate

Plain meat, fish, poultry, egg yolk Cooked dry beans or dry pea or cheese or cottage cheese, cheese food, or cheese spread

OR - 2 oz. 1 4 oz. 0 3 Tbsp

(optional)

OR

Fruit and/or vegetable

Plain fruit and/or vegetable only

1 4 Tbsp.

Providers are required to offer one type of iron-fortified-infant-formula. Parents may decline formula offered and supply their own iron-fortified-infant-formula. Meals consisting of only parent-supplied infant formula are eligible for reimbursement as long as the caregiver serves the meal.
In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Rev. 06/12